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The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded on Dec. 13, 1900 by ten "horseless carriage" enthusiasts in Los Angeles. Beginning in 1909 through its member magazine (now called Westways), the Auto Club documented the growth and development of Southern California with its cover and editorial art as well as photographs. The Auto Club's private archives are home to thousands of images and documents from Southern California history.

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The Automobile Club of Southern California is a member club affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA) national federation and serves members in the following California counties: Inyo, Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Find a different AAA club.